IDB3331 - Regional Procurement Officer RH Rabat

Location: Morocco - Rabat

Job Purpose:

Contribute to the development of procurement policies and procedures. Preparation of Procurement Plan, coordinate and monitor project procurement related activities within the assigned Regional Hubs. Ensure effective compliance to procurement guidelines for successful preparation and implementation of approved projects across the countries assigned to the Regional Hubs. Support the development of innovative products and tools used by the project procurement function. Provide Technical advice to the operations and procurement staff in the preparation of project procurement strategies and plans. Contribute in capacity building program for internal staff and external clients.
Participate in the planning process in managing priorities and effective utilization of resources to ensure quality of the project procurement function outputs and services.
Provide facilitation and implementation support by contributing in internal due diligence and finalization of project procurement strategy and plan.
Finalize procurement arrangements for all new projects to ensure quality at entry and project readiness.
Lead, contribute, coordinate and monitor procurement related activities for the assigned Regional Hubs for the elaboration of concept notes, and for the preparation, appraisals and supervision of projects.
Participate in the approval of award recommendations for the procurement of goods and works and for the selection of consultants, including for procurement documents, in line with the threshold limits.
Review and approve all procurement documents regardless of any threshold as defined in the DoA.
Provide specialist advice and support on procurement matters in the preparation, appraisals and implementation of complex projects.
Lead and participate in the capacity development of the key stakeholders in project procurement and delivery over the project life cycle.
Contribute in the review of specific integrity cases and the complaint handling mechanism of the Bank.
Provide inputs in the elaboration of training programs for staff of the Country Program Complex, Executing Agencies and PMUs.
Coordinate the work with all Field Procurement Officers (FPO) within the Region and provide support and guidance on post-reviews and preparation/supervision of missions.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration or related field.
Certification in Public procurement would be preferred.
Minimum 8 years of experience in public/project procurement in a multi-lateral sector.

Skills & Necessary Knowledge:

Knowledge of MDBs Public Procurement.
Country Procurement Knowledge
Country Portfolio Assessment
Project Risk Assessment
Procurement Policies and Procedures
Project Management skills
* Stakeholder’s management